Just had my first attempt at fitting a new toilet, but even using the shortest pan-connector I was left with a 2" gap between the cistern and wall (oops!).

Has anyone any ideas on how I could fill the gap? I was thinking of a block of wood but what size should I use - has to be 14" x 2" x ? Should I just make it deep enough to get the securing screws in or does it have to go all the way down the back of the cistern?

Have to say, very pleased with the toilet - A Newbury with soft close seat from B&Q (£69)

Would appreciate any advice.

Thanks.

Hello Scruff! Thanks for having a look.

I've uploaded a picture of the soil pipe, which looks like it can't go back any further. This is leaving the gap you can see in the first picture. Not sure what I can do about it...

PS. Please ignore the pipework, need to get back to tidy it up! I was impressed with compression fittings though!

Sounds like good advice. What kind of material would be suitable to build it out though? Wood be okay?

Thanks scruff, will give it a try.

Will let you know how it goes!

Hi Lectrician, I live in an upper flat and the soil pipe will also serve the flat below so would be hesitant to disturb the position too much. An intuitive thought all the same!

I'll try to "build out" the gap like The Scruff suggested although I think a joiner might do a better job!

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That flexi connector looks kinked, get rid of it...